What dates will the Fountain Lake treatment occur?

The treatment is expected to occur approximately May 5–23, 2026.

How do I stop treatment along my property?

Call the Shell Rock River Watershed District at 507‑377‑5785 to request exclusion.

What chemical will be used on the lake?

The notice says an approved liquid aquatic herbicide will be applied; contact the district for the specific product.

Public Hearing — Albert Lea

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Shell Rock River Watershed District will apply a liquid herbicide by boat to shoreline areas of Fountain Lake for curly‑leaf pondweed between about May 5–23, 2026; lakefront landowners can opt out by contacting the district.

Key Takeaways

Herbicide treatment planned May 5–23, 2026 on Fountain Lake shorelines
Treatment targets invasive curly‑leaf pondweed
Application done from a specialized boat to permitted shoreline areas
Landowners may request exclusion by calling 507‑377‑5785

Published: May 13, 2026 · 6 days ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Albert Lea

Research context

2 public hearing notices in Albert Lea (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Request exclusion from treatment
Call Shell Rock River Watershed District at 507‑377‑5785 before the treatment window (May 5–23, 2026) to opt out for your shoreline.
2
Confirm treatment details
Contact the district to ask which herbicide will be used and any safety or timing considerations for your property.

Frequently asked questions

What dates will the Fountain Lake treatment occur?: The treatment is expected to occur approximately May 5–23, 2026.
How do I stop treatment along my property?: Call the Shell Rock River Watershed District at 507‑377‑5785 to request exclusion.
What chemical will be used on the lake?: The notice says an approved liquid aquatic herbicide will be applied; contact the district for the specific product.

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Legal terms in this notice

permitted shoreline areas: Shoreline sections that have been approved by regulators for treatment under required permits.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE PROPERTY OWNERS

The Shell Rock River Watershed District has contracted with SOLitude Lake Management to treat shoreline areas in Fountain Lake during the month of May (appx. May 5-23, 2026) for the invasive aquatic weed, curly-leaf pondweed. An approved liquid aquatic herbicide will be applied to the permitted shoreline areas from a specialized boat. Landowners on the lake may request that control not occur along their property by contacting the Shell Rock River Watershed District at 507-377-5785.

Albert Lea Tribune:
May 9 and 13, 2026
PROPERTY OWNERS

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DateCategoryCity

The Shell Rock River Watershed District will apply an approved liquid herbicide by boat to treat curly‑leaf pondweed along permitted shorelines of Fountain Lake around May 5–23, 2026; lakeshore owners can opt out by contacting the district.

May 11, 2026Public HearingAlbert Lea